ELC Practitioner, St Ninians Primary School, 496.75 - WEL09587. Job in Livingston Education & T[...]

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Livingston is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join a nursery team. Responsibilities include supporting early learning and developing high-quality experiences for children. Candidates must hold HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and be willing to register with the SSSC. The role emphasizes diversity and is part of ongoing improvements in education services.

Qualifications

• Educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare.
• Demonstrated experience in an early year's educational establishment.
• Must register with the SSSC within six months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Support early learning and the Early Years Officer.
• Develop high-quality learning experiences for children.
• Ensure effective use of positive behavior strategies.

Skills

Early education experience

Positive behavior strategies

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/SVQ3 in Early Education and Childcare

Job description

Overview

18 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

About the setting

St. Ninian's Primary School and Nursery Class serve the communities of Dedridge, Adambrae and Murieston. Our school roll is 254 and nursery with up to 40 children per session.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking an enthuisatic practitioner to join nursery team within the setting supporting early learning and the Early Years Officer.
• The post holder will develop and promote high quality learning experiences for all children within the establishment, and will ensure the effective use of positive behaviour strategies for all children in partnership with staff, parents and other appropriate professionals.
• The setting is open 50 weeks per year and staff work on a rota across the opening hours.

Qualifications and requirements

• The post-holder must be educated to HNC/SVQ3 level in Early Education and Childcare or provide equivalent qualifications and be able to demonstrate breadth and depth of experience in an early year's educational establishment.
• This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account
• This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council

Further information

For further information please contact Ann Smith, Headteacher - e-mail : ann.smith@